California governor signs bills boosting protections for LGBTQ+ people
by The Associated Press from on (#6F20X)
Gavin Newsom signs bills a day after controversial veto on parental support of their child's gender identity
The California governor, Gavin Newsom, signed several bills on Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after the Democrat issued a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.
The new laws include legislation that focuses on support for LGBTQ+ youth. One law sets timelines for required cultural competency training for public school teachers and staff, while another creates an advisory taskforce to determine the needs of LGBTQ+ students and help advance supportive initiatives.
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